Great North Museum: Hancock
Great North Museum: Hancock is a national museum & exhibition in Tyne and Wear, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Free entry Checked on the official page: free entry. Planetarium shows from £2.95 per person (buy at the museum shop). |
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| Opening times | Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Last entry 15 minutes before closing. |
| Best time to go | Weekdays in term time; wet days are busy. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast. |
| Best ages | All ages; dinosaurs and planetarium All ages. |
| If it rains | Indoors |
| Parking | No public car parking on site; Haymarket Metro is nearest. (No parking on site) |
| Food | Café with hot and cold refreshments; no eating elsewhere inside. Picnic benches on the front lawn in good weather. |
| Money saver | Free entry; planetarium shows may cost extra |
| Top tips | Free entry; see the T-Rex and the Egyptian mummies first. |
| What to pack | Snacks, water |
Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source
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